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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Loarre Castle

Loarre, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 33 2026
Loarre Castle

Hilltop fortress on a limestone promontory above the Huesca plain, built in the Romanesque period. Visitors climb uneven steps and walk the walls, passageways and rooms, with views across the countryside.

Highlights

  • Church of San Pedro
  • The Keep
  • Queen's Tower

Good to know

  • Guided tour extra cost, self-guided admission around €6
  • Uneven steps and slippery stone, wear good shoes
  • Free parking near the visitor centre

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